Isabella Herringe
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing strategies to teach key content with in Business and Science curriculum. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Sefton High School
07.2023 - Current
- Recruited as a classroom Science teacher, post internship at Sefton High.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom. Inclusive of PEEL paragraphs, SOLO taxonomy, ALARM scaffolds, to challenge and engage students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work. Inclusive of marking VALID Year 10 enhancing knowledge of SOLO taxonomy.
- Analysed and interpreted student data to create action plans to improve student performance.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
Teacher Intern
Sefton High School
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
- Reviewed students' classroom assignments, homework and tests to evaluate knowledge of subject material and assign grades.
- Developed activities to help students delve into lessons and obtain hands-on experience.
- Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Facilitated students' discussions of classroom topics, helping each explore concepts and expand horizons.
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behaviour support to students on caseload.
Casual Teacher
Catholic Schools Office Maitland-Newcastle
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Casual Relief Teacher
Department Of Education
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Requested on a regular basis by schools. Booked out at the end of term for block work from schools.
- Worked at various schools, each with varying levels of Socio-economic status. Including, Toronto High, Morisset High, Northlakes High and Lake Macquarie High.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Mentored junior employees to improve performance, food safety, and customer service.
Practicum Teacher
Tuggerah Lake Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with the classroom teacher to develop and implement activities, for both low and high ability students.
- Applied diverse techniques to control and improve student behaviour.
- Assisted with non-classroom duties such as lunch support, arrivals attendance and departure monitoring.
- Planned and integrated activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nationality.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Teacher's Aide
St Catherine's Catholic College
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Utilised personal learning programs and University knowledge to assist in differentiating tasks for student ability.
- Worked with students who had high functioning needs inclusive of ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy and assisted them in regular tasks.
Practicum Teacher
St Bede's Catholic College Chisholm
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Biology and Business Studies
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12.2023
Certificate II - Retail Services
Sarina Russo
McDonalds01.2021
Certificate I - Barista Certificate
Crema Coffee Garage
Newcastle, NSW2018
High School Diploma -
St Paul's Catholic College Booragul
Newcastle, NSW2018
Skills
- Highly organised and always on time: Organised for lessons and ensuring the content is delivered in a sequential and understandable manner
- High level of patience and understanding
- Student Engagement
- Incorporating student interests: Engaging students through incorporating their personal interests linking to the classwork
- Curriculum Implementation
- Utilising fidgets to assist with student engagement and behavioural approaches
- Classroom Management
- Providing constructive feedback to students
Certification
- DET NUMBER, 1417955
- NSW WWCC, WWC2110278E, 01/27/2026
References
- Nicole Davenport, Head Teacher Learning Support - St Catherine's Singleton, 0429453020, Nicole.davenport@mn.catholic.edu.au
- Geoff Miller, Head Teacher Science - Sefton High, 0402262879.
- Niamh Marzol, Principal - St Catherine's Singleton, 0438089338, Niamh.marzol@mn.catholic.edu.au
- Olivia Holmes, Restaurant Manager- Warner's Bay McDonald's, 0432299928
Timeline
Teacher
Sefton High School
07.2023 - Current
Teacher Intern
Sefton High School
07.2023 - 09.2023
Casual Relief Teacher
Department Of Education
02.2023 - 06.2023
Casual Teacher
Catholic Schools Office Maitland-Newcastle
01.2023 - 07.2023
Practicum Teacher
Tuggerah Lake Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
10.2022 - 11.2022
Practicum Teacher
St Bede's Catholic College Chisholm
05.2021 - 06.2021
Teacher's Aide
St Catherine's Catholic College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
02.2018 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Biology and Business Studies
University of Newcastle
Certificate II - Retail Services
Sarina Russo
Certificate I - Barista Certificate
Crema Coffee Garage
High School Diploma -
St Paul's Catholic College Booragul
- DET NUMBER, 1417955
- NSW WWCC, WWC2110278E, 01/27/2026
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